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E370 CPC

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

177,651 mi
Last recorded177,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE370 CPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 177,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 174,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 174,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch with in 30 cm of mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis holed with in 30 cm of mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 170,949 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps not working

oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 21 May 2024 170,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps not working

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 23 May 2023 168,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 164,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 164,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 162,782 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount rusty not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower wish bone rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 162,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount rusty not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower wish bone rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 161,743 miles

oil leak power steering box

Fail 28 Apr 2020 161,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak power steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,005 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 157,005 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 150,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 150,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 14,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 130,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 123,540 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 119,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 118,911 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 115,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 111,911 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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E370 CPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E370 CPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E370 CPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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